Fluid System Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for a proven leader with experience in flight vehicle fluid systems to coordinate design, test, and support production of cryogenic helium systems for lunar vehicles and a launch vehicle upper stage. You will bring technical depth to a high-rate production environment, contributing to system integration, test program management and mission support, and tackling complex challenges involving high-pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware.

We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of design, production, and problem-solving to apply their technical and business process expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact commercial spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

- Implement design, procurement, and production of cryogenic helium subsystems and associated components
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure your systems work together and meet requirements, resolving issues with calculated risk
- Drive design for manufacturability. Implement upgrades for flight hardware identified through root cause analysis, manufacturing, testing, flight, and cost reduction opportunities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop work instructions and disposition hardware nonconformances
- Build and manage project plans including cost, schedule and risk management to ensure timely delivery
- Oversee component and system level testing, verification, and data analysis as part of qualification and hardware acceptance

Minimum Qualifications:

- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- Proven experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design, analysis, or test
- Solid understanding of propulsion and fluid components such as metallic tanks, valves, and fittings
- Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
- Stress analysis experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (ANSYS Mechanical preferred)
- Design experience using 3D CAD (Creo preferred), 2D and 3D drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree in an engineering field
- Familiarity with weld, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), and fracture mechanics
- Experience with performing fracture analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (NASGRO preferred)
- Working knowledge of cryogenic hydrogen and oxygen systems
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics or thermal analysis software packages

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.